In this fourth segment of L’Alliance New York’s running “Meet Our French Teachers” series, we’re highlighting a fantastic educator at L’Alliance’s Montclair campus, Florian Le Bris. What’s your background with the French language and how did you arrive at teaching French? I came to New York City from France almost…
Continue readingFor ten years now, L’Alliance New York has honored the most influential people in the food, wine, fashion, and beauty industries with their Art de Vivre Award. These incredible individuals don’t just promote the French art of living, they embody it—and their creations are beloved by and well known to…
Continue readingNow’s the moment to lean into family time, before the weather gets warmer and the littles are off to summer camp—and what better way to bond than over a shared read or movie night? To get you started, we’re featuring two of our favorite recently-released French children’s books and currently-streaming…
Continue readingWant to uncover the creative process behind The New Yorker's iconic covers? Join us this weekend at L’Alliance New York for the final two days of the exhibition Covering the New Yorker! Tickets are still available to Sunday’s conversation with The New Yorker’s Art Editor, Françoise Mouly, and guests at…
Continue readingGraphic novel, comic book, art, pop culture, and literature enthusiasts—unite! L’Alliance New York has one epic weekend in store for you, care of its inaugural Comic Arts Fest 2025. From Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, L’Alliance will host acclaimed graphic novelists and comic book artists for masterclasses, screenings,…
Continue readingIn this fifth segment of L’Alliance New York’s ongoing “Meet Our French Teachers” series, we’re highlighting another wonderful educator at L’Alliance’s Montclair campus, Neda Akbarnejad. What’s your background with the French language and how did you arrive at teaching French? I have been passionate about French literature since childhood. Over…
Continue readingL'Alliance New York promotes the French language and Francophone culture year-round, but did you know that March 20th is officially recognized as International Francophonie Day? The annual holiday dates back to 1988, when it was created to honor the establishment of the International Organization of La Francophone in 1970. The…
Continue readingWhen the frigid wind is whipping and the snow is falling, there’s absolutely nothing more satisfying than a steaming hot bowl of something brothy, hearty, cheesy, or—ideally—all of the above. In the spirit of this oh-so-cold season, we’ve compiled five of our favorite French and francophone winter comfort foods. So…
Continue readingIf the dismal cold and grey winter days are getting you down, allow us to offer you a petit apéritif of something sunny and beautiful to look forward to: our April, May, and June Culture & Language Voyages are open for registration! Helmed by L’Alliance New York’s intrepid Pedagogical Director…
Continue readingValentine’s Day isn’t just an American holiday—it should come as no surprise that the French go all out for the most romantic 24 hours of the year! Their celebrations are similar—handwritten notes on beautiful cards, gifts of flowers and chocolates, candlelit dinners at special restaurants—but they put a particularly indulgent…
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